The Brief
- A veteran North Texas firefighter is in intensive care following severe complications and two emergency surgeries linked to appendicitis.
- Steven Ramirez, a Crowley firefighter and U.S. Army veteran, faces a “long road to recovery” that has left both him and his wife unable to work.
- A “Help a Hero” campaign has been launched by the local fire department to assist the family with mounting medical bills and daily expenses.
CROWLEY, Texas – A beloved North Texas firefighter and paramedic is fighting for his recovery in intensive care following severe complications from a sudden case of appendicitis.
Crowley firefighter in ICU
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Steven Ramirez, a veteran first responder with the Crowley Fire Department and vice president of the Crowley Professional Firefighters Association, has undergone two emergency surgeries over the past week. He remains in the ICU at Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth in Burleson.
‘Legend on the softball field’
Colleagues and family describe Ramirez as a “legend” on the softball field and a man who “would do anything for anyone,” drawing on a life of service that includes time in the U.S. Army before his career in fire and EMS. In addition to his role in Crowley, Ramirez also works part-time for IV Texas.
What they’re saying:…